{"product_id":"hayao-miyazaki-by-maria-isabel-sanchez-vegara-9781805701941","title":"Hayao Miyazaki","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the fascinating story of \u003cem\u003eHayao Miyazaki\u003c\/em\u003e, from a wartime evacuee to a legendary and award-winning film maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1941 in Tokyo during World War II, Miyazaki's father was the manager of Miyazaki Airplane, a company that built fighter planes. Miyazaki's family were evacuated several times during the war, and some of his earliest memories were of bombed-out cities. Always passionate about drawing, young Miyazaki loved to draw planes, tanks and battleships. Inspired by manga artists, he dreamt of creating his own films and in 1985 he co-founded Studio Ghibli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned for classics like \u003cem\u003eMy Neighbor Totoro\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSpirited Away\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePrincess Mononoke\u003c\/em\u003e, Miyazaki's work weaves together themes of adventure, friendship and environmentalism. His unique storytelling style, rich with breathtaking visuals and heartfelt narratives, encourages viewers to explore the beauty of the natural world and the importance of compassion. Miyazaki's journey as an artist redefined the animation industry, and his commitment to hand-drawn animation and dedication to storytelling continues to captivate the young and old. Fans will be fascinated to discover the life story of their favourite film maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis inspiring book features vibrant illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the animator's life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLittle People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47783989870828,"sku":"9781805701941","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781805701941-hayao-miyazaki.jpg?v=1782360537","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/hayao-miyazaki-by-maria-isabel-sanchez-vegara-9781805701941","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}